San Antonio River Walk GPS Audio Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon River Walk, San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78205, USA
location pin icon San Antonio
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Overview

Stroll through the most historic city in Texas with this self-guided walking tour of San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk. As you walk this scenic path, uncover stories of Spanish explorers, Texan revolutionaries, and this amazing city. Hear the story behind The Alamo and visit this iconic symbol of Texas independence. Plus, visit La Villita Historic Village, the oldest neighborhood in San Antonio, filled with cute shops and historic architecture. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Begin from River Center, 159 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. San Antonio River Walk
This beautiful city is so much more than just the Alamo. Today, we’ll explore the stunning San Antonio River, visit iconic sites like the San Fernando Cathedral, and dig into the embattled history of this Texan city. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. The tour is over 1.6 miles long, with more than 30+ audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.
Duration: 5 mins
2. River Center
River Center is a lively hub of shops, restaurants, and entertainment along San Antonio’s famous River Walk. It’s a convenient place to begin exploring the city’s historic heart.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Labor Plaza
As the name suggests, this plaza is dedicated to labor history in San Antonio. It’s also absolutely packed with little details honoring figures from the labor movement over the years. On the spiral walkway is the poem “So that Our Crossing May Never be Obstructed” by San Antonio’s former poet laureate Octavio Quintanilla.
Duration: 5 mins
4. La Villita National Historic Village
Although today it’s a cute arts district, it has major historical significance. This was the first neighborhood in San Antonio! When we reach the big set of stairs on our left, stop walking. People built simple houses here, along the banks of the San Antonio River.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Rosita's Bridge
On our right is Rosita’s Bridge. This gorgeous, ivy-covered bridge gets its name from Mexican-American singer Rosita Fernandez.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Marriage Island
See this little island sticking out into the river? If you look closely, you might notice that it’s shaped a bit like a heart. This is Marriage Island, and it’s been the site of a whole bunch of wedding ceremonies over the years. Over 200 couples get married here every year!
Duration: 10 mins
7. Tower Life Building
That soaring skyscraper on our left is the Tower Life Building, dating back to 1929. This 31-story building soars to 404 feet, which made it the tallest building in San Antonio until 1968.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge
Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge is a charming River Walk spot where couples leave locks as symbols of love. It’s a fun and memorable stop with a romantic touch.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Main Plaza
This plaza follows the classic design the Spanish used for almost all of their major New World settlements: Big cathedral on one side, plaza on the other. During the time of the Spanish, this was the central hub of the settlement, where town meetings would be held and vendors would sell their wares.
Duration: 10 mins
10. San Antonio City Hall
As we walk, we’ll see the impressive edifice of the San Antonio City Hall on our right. This building dates back to 1891, but the land it stands on has much more history. During the Spanish era, the spot where City Hall now stands was actually the center of the Main Plaza.
Duration: 15 mins
11. Presidio San Antonio de Bexar
When the Alamo was established in 1718, the Spanish also built this presidio. This is where soldiers would be stationed in order to protect the mission and the growing town from raids by Native tribes or bandits. Initially, almost 50 soldiers and their families were garrisoned here.
Duration: 15 mins
12. Spanish Governor's Palace
The Spanish Governor’s Palace is coming up on our right. For a closer look, feel free to turn right at the corner ahead to see the front of the building. Built in 1749, this was originally the residence of the military commanders of San Antonio. Later, it became the primary residence of the Spanish governors of this province.
Duration: 15 mins
13. The Esquire Tavern
The Esquire Tavern opened in 1933. For those of you who know your American history, that date might stand out: It’s the year Prohibition ended! The Esquire opened to celebrate the end of those prohibition laws. The 100-foot bar in this opulent watering hole holds the title for longest bar in Texas to this very day.
Duration: 15 mins
14. The Aztec Theatre
On our left stands the historic Aztec Theatre, which dates back to the first golden age of Hollywood. Built in 1926, this theatre showed classic films back when Charlie Chaplin was the biggest name on the screen.
Duration: 15 mins
15. The Alamo
On March 6th, 1836, General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched a full assault on the Alamo. By this time, a small number of reinforcements had been able to slip through to support the Texian position, but they still numbered only a little over 200, versus Santa Anna’s thousands of men.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.

Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.

Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.

Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.

Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.

Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.

Private walking tour experience for your family or group.

Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.

Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Exclusion

No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.

Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.

At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.

Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.

Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.

More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.

Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.

Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.

Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.

Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.

Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share a tour by using separate earbuds. We recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing nearby guests.

Supplied by Drive with Action

Reviews

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Based on 7 reviews

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